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This hike is great for all levels. There are great views of the Maroon Bells and also a nice waterfall. You are winding through woods in the beginning so you have sun cover. The last 1/4 of the hike is the steepest and sunny so...More

Ask T210HRkerrym about Cathedral Lake Trail

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This hike is gorgeous! The road to the parking lot is a little rocky and there were a few large puddles. You pass through several different types of landscapes. It was a steady incline with one hard set of switchbacks close to the lake. The...More

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Ask Rachel L about Cathedral Lake Trail

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This was a beautiful hike! I live at sea level and had a difficult time getting to the lake. There were many times that I thought I would turn back. We even saw a bear in the distance. With quite a few rest stops I...More

Ask yfarm about Cathedral Lake Trail

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What a terrific hike.............but beware if you are a flatlander as I am. Trailhead is at 9,900 feet and trail rises 2,000 feet, mostly over 2.5 miles. So even if you are in shape the altitude can be an issue, particularly on the last eight...More

Ask TomDux_1 about Cathedral Lake Trail

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This is a six-mile hike that takes you to a spectacular alpine lake at 11,900'. It is not a novice hike whatsoever--not because it is technical, but because it is physically demanding. There is very little flat terrain, so you are either ascending or descending...More

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Ask Apk126 about Cathedral Lake Trail

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This is a tough hike, the trail is fairly steep and constantly so in the early part. Then, you get to a relatively level expanse that is entirely made of rock that is quite beautiful to walk through. The kicker is at the end, where...More

Ask mbtn3 about Cathedral Lake Trail

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This was our alternative to visiting Maroon Bells (completely overrun due to leaf peeping); and what an amazing discovery. Be prepared - it isn't a hike for the feint of heart - lots of intense uphill, but totally worth it when you get to Cathedral...More

Ask Kirstin B about Cathedral Lake Trail

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You go up the road, almost to the end. That is How To Get to Cathedral Lake Trail. The trailhead is on the right. The trailhead road is rough. The hike is steep and up up up... 2000 ft elevation gain over almost 3 miles....More

Ask AptosAmy about Cathedral Lake Trail

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We missed the entrance and started pear pass a mile or so down the road so we did about 3.5 miles before starting Cathedral which didn't help me at all. Hahaha
At the end of the day we took 1.5 hours up and my hiking...More

Ask Michael J about Cathedral Lake Trail

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